Leaders have urged the newly elected executives of the National Youth Council to prioritise national duty over personal interests and embrace transparent leadership as they assume office.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the new executives, legal expert Harriet Nalukwago reminded the youth leaders that leadership comes with responsibility, sacrifice, and public scrutiny.
Nalukwago noted that youth leadership is not easy because it often attracts criticism, pressure, and constant public expectations.
She, however, encouraged the leaders to remain focused on serving Ugandan youth diligently.
“Leadership positions are not merely titles, but opportunities to make meaningful impact in society,” she said.
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Aggrey David Kibenge, encouraged the secretariat handling special interest groups to work closely with the new executives in advancing youth development programmes across the country.
Meanwhile, former minister Justine Kasule Lumumba advised the newly sworn-in leaders to uphold integrity and fairness while making decisions.
She urged them to remain “black and white” in leadership by being transparent and accountable to the people they represent.
“Make decisions that favor 75% of the people you represent and always reflect on what you want to see change in 100 days or within one year,” Lumumba said.
She further encouraged the executives to focus on decisions that benefit the majority of Ugandan youth and challenged them to define clear goals for their first 100 days and first year in office.
The ceremony marked the official beginning of the new National Youth Council leadership, with expectations high for the executives to champion youth voices and spearhead development initiatives nationwide.
